Lower Austria: Northern Lights Tonight, City by City
Aurora season in Lower Austria runs from September to April.
Lower Austria tonight
Unlikely
Lower Austria tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sankt Pölten | 17Unlikely | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 98% | 7 |
| Wiener Neustadt | 17Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 94% | 7 |
Lower Austria: the next nights
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Lower Austria in numbers
- Cities on this site
- 2
- Latitude
- 47.8°–48.2°
- Geomagnetic latitude
- 43.5°–43.9°
- Min Kp
- 7
- Aurora zone
- Low latitude
Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Lower Austria
The aurora season in Lower Austria usually runs from September to April.
Where the odds are best in Lower Austria
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹Sankt PöltenLower Austria | Low latitude | 7 | 43.9° | September to April |
| 🇦🇹Wiener NeustadtLower Austria | Low latitude | 7 | 43.5° | September to April |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Lower Austria tonight?
Lower Austria: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 7. Beyond that it takes a clear, dark sky: cloud blocks aurora at any Kp. The table at the top of this page has tonight's forecast city by city.
What Kp index is needed to see the Northern Lights in Lower Austria?
Lower Austria: about Kp 7 everywhere. The places on this site sit at similar geomagnetic latitudes, so the threshold is the same. Kp is a probability signal, not a guarantee — it still takes a clear, dark sky.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Lower Austria?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Lower Austria are typically September to April, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Lower Austria?
Lower Austria: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 7. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.